Retired vicar and wife from Warwickshire named as pedestrians who died in Anglesey crash

A recently retired vicar and his wife from Warwickshire have been named as the two pedestrians who died in a crash in Anglesey, North Wales.

North Wales Police say Reverend Stephen Burch and his wife Katherine from Alcester, who were both 65, were killed in the collision on Alma Street in Beaumaris shortly after 2.45pm on Wednesday.

In a statement, the Diocese of Coventry said: "This comes as a shock for the diocese as many will know Steve, who only retired at the end of last year after serving with us in many roles for over 35 years, most recently as Vicar of St James, Fletchamstead, for 19 years.

"Steve was a popular member of our diocese and well known for his good humour and unwavering faith and many will also know Kathy well from her work with CPAS and worship ministry. As a couple they were still very active in retirement this year, running an alpha course leading to baptism and confirmations.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve and Kathy's family at this time."

An 81-year-old also died in the crash.

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